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MSI 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matches, and More
MSI 2026 is here! The best League of Legends teams from all over the world are set to clash in Daejeon, South Korea for the second international trophy of the season. The tournament kicks off on June 28, and now is the time to familiarize yourself with the schedule, the format, the teams, and more for MSI 2026.
Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes Preview: Shion Arrives, Hero Balance Changes, Hero Ban Updates, and More
Overwatch Season 3 is now live. The latest patch notes include a host of changes, including hero buffs and nerfs, map voting updates, hero ban updates, and more. Here's everything to know about the Season 3 patch.
Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 26.12
League of Legends Patch 26.12 landed on June 9, 2026, marking a spicy start to Season 2 Act 2. The update was largely focused on champion balance, with Riot keeping a deliberate eye on MSI 2026 as they target dominant pro play picks while giving struggling champions some breathing room. If you're looking to climb the ranked ladder efficiently as the new act gets underway, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.12 in every role.
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Brazilian Justice Condemns Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Others to Pay USD 50 Million for Loot Boxes
The Federal District Court has condemned Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other major gaming companies to pay R$ 298 million in collective moral damages related to loot boxes. The ruling also imposes new transparency and protection obligations for children and teenagers, including clear disclosure of probabilities and refunds for purchases made by minors.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs: Teams, Opening Matches, Bracket, and More
Two weeks ago, 32 teams arrived in Germany for one of the biggest Counter-Strike tournaments of the year—the IEM Cologne Major. After the dust settled on the three stages of intense competition, we got the final 8 teams that will set foot in the LANXESS Arena as one of them lifts the trophy.
IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Only Playoffs Pick'Em Challenge Guide You Need
As Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 wraps up, the final eight Counter-Strike teams are locked in for the Lanxess Arena and the last sprint towards the trophy. The Pick’Ems have already punished risky calls and shaky favorites, and with Counter-Strike’s true heavyweights now colliding in a single-elimination bracket, predicting the playoffs only gets harder.
All Teams Qualified to MSI 2026
The complete lineup of teams set to compete at MSI 2026 is set. Eleven of the best League of Legends teams in the world are heading to Daejeon, South Korea for a showdown in search of the second international tournament of the year. Here's a look at the full list of teams at MSI 2026 before the tournament kicks off on June 28.
9z Historic Run Secures IEM Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs
9z are heading to the playoffs of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The Argentine squad closed out Stage 3 with a 3-2 record on June 15, sending The MongolZ home in the process. It is a result that stings for the Mongolian roster and sparks something real for South American CS2.
LYON Smash Team Liquid to Lift Back-to-Back LCS Trophies
LYON didn't just show up to the Grand Finals of the LCS 2026 Spring, they demolished. The team swept Team Liquid with ease, collecting their second LCS trophy of the year before they head to South Korea for MSI 2026.
The 2026 LCS Championship Is Set for Atlanta
Riot Games has announced that the 2026 LCS Championship is heading to Atlanta, Georgia! The very best teams in the league will clash at the Gas South Arena on October 3-4 to decide this year's LCS Champion, as well as settle seeding for Worlds 2026 on home ground.
G2 Esports Exit VALORANT Masters London Without a Single Win
Day two of VALORANT Masters London turned into a nightmare for VCT Americas top seed G2 Esports, as the tournament favorites were eliminated without securing a single series win. Coming into the event with high expectations, the Americas champions instead exit in 7th–8th place, marking one of their most disappointing international showings.
T1 Triumph over Gen.G in Five-Game Series to Secure Final MSI Spot
After an incredible face-off between the two teams, T1 have emerged as the victor, thereby securing the final LCK spot to MSI 2026. Despite being pushed to Silver Scrapes by a mounting Gen.G, T1 was successful in surpassing their perennial domestic rivals — this time.
BLG Lift Their Third Trophy of the Year at the LPL 2026 Split 2
Can anyone stop Bilibili Gaming? The Chinese powerhouse tore through Top Esports in the Grand Finals of the LPL 2026 Split 2, making it their third consecutive trophy of the year as they head to MSI as perhaps the biggest favorites to win it all.
FURIA and Team Spirit Head to Playoffs After Flawless 3-0 Runs at the IEM Cologne Major 2026
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 has its first two playoff-bound teams. FURIA Esports and Team Spirit both closed out a perfect 3-0 record, securing their spots in the knockout stage before anyone else. Two very different roads, but the same destination.
Doublelift Announces New Retirement Home Tournament Featuring Former LCS Stars
Few names in LCS history have garnered more recognition than Peter "Doublelift" Peng. In honor of his roots and a time in League of Legends esports that is now gone, the former pro has announced he will be hosting a 'Retirement Home Tournament', featuring former LCS stars as well as some names from "before there was even an LCS."
9z Stun Vitality at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3
9z came into Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 as heavy underdogs and left everyone with their jaws on the floor, beating Team Vitality in what is already being called one of the biggest upsets in recent Counter-Strike 2 history.
BetBoom Upset Team Falcons in IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3
BetBoom did not come to IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 to make up the numbers. They swept Team Falcons 2-0 in Round 2 of the Swiss stage, sending one of the world's top-three teams into the 1-1 pool with a performance nobody expected from the 13th-ranked side in the world.
